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Patent GB-2293087-A (GB)
Title: Button
Inventor: TELOWSKI CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A44B1/34
Filed: 1994-09-14
Abstract: A button for use as an easily attached garment or display button is formed of a flat member 10, such as a disc, and a holding member 14. The holding member includes a spigot 28 which engages in a central opening 13 at one side of the disc, the opening having at one side thereof a flexible portion 21 which is movable in the plane of the disc towards and away from the opening 13, due to cut (18) and slot (19). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285452-A (GB)
Title: Fermenting and storage apparatus for alcoholic beverages
Inventor: KERR JOSEPH REID
IPC: C12H1/22
Filed: 1995-01-05
Abstract: The storage apparatus comprises a container 12 of steel or plastics and an insert 14 to aid fermentation, the insert comprising an open wooden framework having annular end members 16 and inner and outer circles of slats 18 which are removably mounted on the end members by steel screws. A removable lid 26 with a seal 28 is provided on one end of the container and has a screw-on cap 30 for passage of liquid. The insert can be removed from the container for cleaning or for dismantling to allow the saturated wood to be removed by planing. In alternative embodiments, the framework may be movable between collapsed and erect conditions, may comprise a plurality of frame members pivotally mounted about a single axis (Fig. 4) or may comprise a plurality of frame members arranged in a grid like arrangement with one set of parallel members extending perpendicularly to a second set. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301167-A (GB)
Title: System valve
Inventor: SHANSONGA ELIZABETH MARY
IPC: F15B13/00
Filed: 1995-03-14
Abstract: The invention proposes a system valve for use on valve islands. The system comprises a main body 1 which houses two independent double pilot operated valves 5 and 6 common across all valve functions. An operator module 2 which is either single or double operator can be electrical or pneumatically operated. A functional gasket 3 with specifically designed tracking interfaces the operator module and the main body. A porting block 4 connects the main body to the cylinder ports. With the system covered by the invention, by a change of the functional gasket, the operation of the two independent double pilot operated valves can be co-ordinated to enable any 5/2, 5/3 or 3/2 valve function to be achieved. The interchangeability of these valve functions additionally enables a system with mixed 5/2, 5/3 and 3/2 valve functions to be produced.
Patent GB-2299979-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical handling apparatus
Inventor: EVANS EMLYN THOMAS
IPC: E02F3/30
Filed: 1995-04-21
Abstract: Handling apparatus of the type that includes a hydraulically actuated boom or jib (16) has a support structure carrying a boom pivot (28) to which a main boom arm (18) is pivoted. A boom actuator (24) is carried by a linkage (42) which is coupled to an additional actuator (48), this actuator and the linkage being pivoted on the fixed structure. The additional actuator displaces the boom actuator (24) bodily as the boom is raised and lowered. The invention is applicable especially to small excavators and increases the angle of depression of the boom without detriment to its angle of elevation.
Patent GB-2289068-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for testing fabrics
Inventor: LUNN DAVID GRAHAM
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 1995-05-04
Abstract: A sample holder 10 comprises a housing 11, a first gripping member 12, a second gripping member 13 and a stretching ball 14. The housing 11 and member 12 are of aluminium, member 13 is of steel and ball 14 is of precision ground rubber. The housing 11 shown separately in Figures 4a and 4b has at its upper end a hollow cylindrical portion 11a having a bushing 11b of oilite inserted therein which is arranged to engage a spindle 19 in a push fit. A portion (not shown) of fabric is pierced by pins of member 12 when the latter and member 13 are placed one on top of the other so that pins locate in holes 16 in member 13. The ball 14 is then placed onto the fabric over a hole 17 in member 13 and housing 11 and member 13 are screwed together to push ball 14 downwardly into hole 17 whereby the portion of fabric is stretched across ball 14 and may then be repeatedly rubbed on an abrading table 20. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296104-A (GB)
Title: Lens moving apparatus with focusing and tracking coils
Inventor: TOMIYAMA TAKAMICHI
IPC: G11B7/09
Filed: 1995-12-12
Abstract: A lens moving apparatus, used in an optical pickup of, e.g. an optical recording/reproducing system, includes a moving assembly holding 11 an objective lens 11c and provided with a coil bobbin 12, elastic supporting devices 13a - d which support the moving assembly along the focusing dimension and the tracking dimension, focusing coils 12b and tracking coils 12c wound on the coil bobbin 12, and a magnetic circuit formed by a yoke 31 and a magnet 32. The center of gravity of the moving assembly is positioned so that the product of the distance from an effective section (12b - 1, Fig. 4) of the focusing coil to the center of gravity of the moving assembly and the force produced at the effective section is about equal to the product of the distance from a noneffective section (12b - 2, Fig. 4) of the focusing coil to the center of gravity of the moving assembly and the force produced at the noneffective section. Fixing section 14 is shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297646-A (GB)
Title: Laser arrangement with selectivley activated pump sources of different powers
Inventor: LASSER THEO
IPC: H01S3/0941
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: At least one narrow-band emitting pump radiation source 5.1, 5.2 is provided in a laser arrangement having a laser medium 1 to be pumped. The supplied pump radiation includes at least two pump radiation components which are different with respect to power, and which are selectively activated. The component with lower power functions to generate a visible target beam, which may be generated using frequency doubler 4. The pump sources may be semiconductor lasers or laser diode arrays, and may produce diferent wavelengths. The laser medium 1 may be Nd:YAG, and may be end pumped or side pumped. The laser arrangement is especially suitable in a medical laser system.
Patent GB-2310234-A (GB)
Title: Line marking applicator
Inventor: CHAPMAN STEVEN
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB97/00034 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 25, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 25, 1999 PCT Filed Jan. 7, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/30228 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 21, 1997Wheeled applicators for marking lines on various surfaces are detailed. Each applicator may include a head adapted to receive an aerosol dispenser containing line-marking fluid and a spray nozzle with a normally-closed valve. The head and dispenser further may be disposable.
Patent GB-2297960-A (GB)
Title: Thresholds
Inventor: LANGLEY KEITH WILLIAM
IPC: B61B12/02
Filed: 1995-07-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a threshold arrangement for bridging the gap between a platform edge (2) and a door threshold of a vehicle stationary at the platform, the arrangement comprising a threshold (6) and means for moving this threshold (6) to and fro between a withdrawn position in which sufficient clearance is provided for the vehicle to draw up beside the platform edge (2) and an extended position in which this threshold (6) substantially bridges the gap between the platform edge (2) and the vehicle door threshold. A particular application is in a railway system where the platform is curved and a very significant gap is necessary between the train door thresholds and the platform edge to provide sufficient clearance for trains to negotiate the curve, creating a potential danger to passengers who have to cross this gap. By utilising the invention, this gap can be substantially bridged.
Patent GB-2601987-A (GB)
Title: An instantaneous phase meter receiver for an electromagnetic signal in a wide frequency band and signal processing method
Inventor: JACQUES PINEAU
IPC: G01S3/48
Filed: 1996-03-18
Abstract: The phase meter-receiver receives, on reference and measurement inputs, ultrahigh frequency wideband signals (S_Re and S_v1). It comprises a mixer (19) of the output signal of the measurement channel (11-17) with the output signal of the reference channel (82-87), for delivering, to the processing means (41, 42, 45, 50), signals comprising information regarding the phase difference between the received signals. The processing comprises an analog-digital conversion (41-42) of quadrature components representing the phase of the measurement signal. The reference receiving channel (82-87) and measurement channels (11-17) are not subjected to any change of frequency. Before being applied to the mixer (19), the output of the reference channel is subjected to a phase modulation by a signal with several states switched at a time sequence linked to the sampling sequence of the analog-digital conversion. By time multiplex measurement of the phases of signals S_v1 and S_v2 received at two spaced serial inputs relative to the phases of the reference signals S_Re received at a reference serial, the direction of arrival of the (e.g. radar) signals may be determined.
Patent GB-2313324-A (GB)
Title: Exercise weights
Inventor: WINNARD LINDA
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 1996-05-23
Abstract: The weight may take the form of an elongate bar and may be provided with a graduated scale to measure the quantity of ballast.
Patent GB-2314688-A (GB)
Title: Hollow waveguide antenna
Inventor: HENDERSON ROBERT IAN
IPC: H01Q19/08
Filed: 1996-06-26
Abstract: An antenna feed 30 comprises a waveguide 31 and an insert 32 formed from a dielectric material. The insert 32 is fitted into an aperture 33 defined by one end of the waveguide 31. The insert 32 comprises two portions, a first portion 34 having dimensions corresponding with the internal profile of the waveguide 31 and a second portion 35, extending from the end of the waveguide, and having reduced dimensions extending from within the waveguide to the external end of the insert 32. The second section 35 has a coaxial recess 37 extending from an edge and reducing to an apex 38 which terminates in the vicinity of the aperture 33. The arrangement provides reduced cross-polarisation and increased gain characteristics.
Patent GB-2316936-A (GB)
Title: Crate
Inventor: GIBBINS DAVID LESTER
IPC: B65D19/06
Filed: 1996-09-07
Abstract: A crate 1 comprises a base 2, a plurality of upright members 5, and a plurality of rails 6,7, wherein the upright members 5 rest upon the base 2 around the perimeter thereof, and adjacent upright members 5 are connected by at least one rail 6,7. The base 2 preferably comprises a pallet, a box or carton may be provided within the crate and a sheet or mesh material may be extend between adjacent upright members 5.
Patent GB-2306258-A (GB)
Title: Two-piece lead seal pothead connector
Inventor: PLUMMER LEONARD M
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 1996-10-10
Abstract: An electrical submersible pump (13) is provided having a pothead connector (21) to connect a downhole cable (19) to an electric motor (15) of the submersible pump (13). The pothead connector (21) has a tubular housing (34) having an inner end and an outer end. The downhole cable (19) has electrical conductors (25) which are separately covered by insulation layers. Lead sheaths (29) separately extend around each of the insulation layers to encase each the electrical conductors (25). The downhole cable (19) extends through the inner end and into the tubular housing (34), and then is electrically connected to the electric motor (15) through the outer end of the tubular housing (34). An insulator is provided in the outer end of the tubular housing (34) for separating electrical conductors in alignment for mating with a connector mounted to the electric motor (15). A lead based alloy solder seal (67) is disposed within the tubular housing (34), intermediately between the inner and outer ends. The solder seal (67) extends between and is wetted to the protective lead sheaths and an interior perimeter of the tubular housing (34) to seal therebetween. An epoxy layer (45) extends between the cable (19) and the interior perimeter of the tubular housing (34), adjacent to an outer end of the lead based alloy solder seal.
Patent GB-2318100-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing suspension for a pushchair
Inventor: HUANG MING-TAI
IPC: F16F1/373
Filed: 1996-10-12
Abstract: A shock absorbing suspension for a pushchair between curved tubes 21 of a wheeled portion (20 figure 3) and cross links 11 attached to a frame (12 figure 3) of a seat portion (10 figure 3) comprises a number of shock absorbing devices 30, each comprising first and second arcuate parts 31, 32, said first part having a tongue 315 with protrusions 18 on each lateral side thereof extending from curved shoulders 314 at the distal end of the first part inserted in a second slot 321 in a first end of the second part with the protrusions 18 inserted in holes 323 in the second part 32. Lugs 320 on either side of the second slot 321 in the second arcuate part have curved ends 322 rotatably contacting the curved shoulders 314. The two arcuate parts are attached to the links 11 and curved tubes 21 through slots (311 figure 4) and 325, plates 111 and 213 and rivets 40, 41 respectively.
Patent GB-2319751-A (GB)
Title: Airbag arrangement
Inventor: JUCHEM ALOIS
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: An airbag arrangement comprises an airbag 19 including a plurality of parallel cells 21, a gas generator (15 figure 2) and means to direct the gas from the generator to an elongate gas duct 17 which supplies gas to the plurality of cells. The cells may be defined by seams 22 which may be stitched or woven between the two layers of the airbag. The gas duct may have a plurality of apertures 23 to direct the gas flow into the cells. The gas duct may be non-linear and may lie along the A post and roof rail above the door of a motor vehicle such that the airbag provides side-impact protection. A plurality of fixings 2, 3 and 4 may secure the airbag arrangement to the vehicle. A diffuser 10 may receive the gas generator and direct gas therefrom to the gas duct. Clamping means (18 figure 2) may secure the diffuser to the gas duct and similarly may secure the airbag to the diffuser. The arrangement may be contained within a housing (1 figure 1).
Patent GB-2325063-A (GB)
Title: Installing and configuring objects
Inventor: HARRISON ROY BERNARD
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1997-05-08
Abstract: A method of installing and configuring a computer program involves loading a default bundle of objects along with configuration data of said objects, including attributes and inter-object relationships. Some of the default bundle of objects are model objects and these, along with their respective attributes and inter-object relationships, are sent to a systems administrator's display screen, where they may be altered. The model objects and the first-mentioned default bundle of objects are then merged together to form the bundle of image objects which represents a working version of the installed computer program.
Patent GB-2321306-A (GB)
Title: Spatial phase sensor
Inventor: BARBOUR BLAIR A
IPC: G01J9/00
Filed: 1997-06-18
Abstract: A spatial phase sensor comprises means eg a lens 14 to collect electromagnetic radiation from an object and signal enhancing means 20 to analyze the collected radiation signals to determine the spatial phase thereof by analysis of the polarisation vectors of the radiation. The signal enhancing means (fig 2) comprises an array of pixels that are arranged in groups to form super pixels, the pixels in each super pixel each having different polarisation vectors. Each super pixel produces a single output signal. Also disclosed is a method of forming an achromatic retardation wave plate analyzer.
Patent GB-2328739-A (GB)
Title: Optical sensing
Inventor: GRIFFITHS ROGER PHILLIP
IPC: G01D5/26
Filed: 1997-09-01
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring a parameter such as distance (d) or a parameter convertible to distance by a transducer comprises a Michelson interferometer (110, 20, 20'), means (1, 190) for sending a pulsed or modulated signal through two arms of the interferometer, means (20) for varying the relative effective path length of the aims in dependence upon the parameter, means (190) for varying the modulation or pulse repetition frequency of the signal to obtain cross-correlation peaks between interfering components from the respective interferometer arms, and a photodetector (5) responsive to the frequency difference between the cross-correlation peaks to generate an output signal indicative of the parameter. Crystal modulators (190) may modulate the arms with different frequencies (f1, f2). Other embodiments omit the interferometer and monitor an AC signal in a laser photodiode corresponding to an external cavity lasing mode in order to sense a parameter which affects the optical length of the external cavity and hence the lasing frequency.
Patent GB-2333801-A (GB)
Title: Friction stay
Inventor: SMITH CLIVE JAMES
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 1998-01-30
Abstract: A friction stay of the type having a base member with an end cap 26 which receives the end 24 of a vent arm 13 when the stay is closed has means to resist forcing of the base member off the frame member 45 on which it is mounted, such means comprising a stop 42 mounted on the adjoining frame member 44 and engaging a surface 37 on the end cap.
Patent GB-2323545-A (GB)
Title: Hammer mill or hammer crusher
Inventor: HOFFMANN REINHARD
IPC: B02C13/20
Filed: 1998-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a hammer mill or hammer crusher which is provided with two rotors 2, 3 inside the housing 1. The rotors are essentially encircled by grinding paths 13, which are laterally retractable from the housing in an essentially horizontal direction. Provision is thereby made for the innermost section 23 of the grinding path located behind the rotor and projecting upwards from the lowest part of each rotor to be tilted downwards on retraction of the grinding path 13 and thus freeing this part to pass beneath the rotor. According to the invention, curved flanges (24, 25) are provided on the downwardly tiltable section, which are supported by a counter-support (30) when the grinding path is advanced from its withdrawn position to its working position to raise the tiltable section 23 to its working position.
Patent GB-2324506-A (GB)
Title: Sublimation of a dye diffusion colouring agent through a layered substrate by the application of heat and pressure
Inventor: KOWALSKI MARK H
IPC: B41J2/04
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: Ink 174 is used to produce a clear, vivid and water-fast image 310 on a substrate 200. The ink contains a sublimable dye diffusion thermal transfer colouring agent, and the substrate includes a backing layer 202 and an ink absorbent layer 212. Initially, the ink is printed upon the absorbent layer of the substrate. The substrate is then heated by a heat press (306, Fig.4) to cause sublimation of the agent and diffusion of the sublimed agent into the backing layer to form the image 310 therein. Pressure may also be applied during the heating process. In addition, the ink can be held within a cartridge (10,Fig.7) in a printer unit (300), and heating of the substrate is performed by a member (400) (e.g. a roller or a platen) which contacts the substrate.
Patent GB-2324063-A (GB)
Title: Liquid composite moulding process
Inventor: ALAKA RIYADH NAJEEB ASKANDER
IPC: C08K5/56
Filed: 1997-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid composite moulding process. A liquid mouldable resin or reaction components therefor, is injected into a mould, allowed to cure in the mould, and the resulting mould article is removed from the mould. An organometallic coupling agent is present during injection of the liquid resin or reaction components into the mould for reducing filler filtration.
Patent GB-2330712-A (GB)
Title: Detection circuits
Inventor: WILSON GORDON ARTHUR
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 1998-07-28
Abstract: In a detection circuit for ASK or OOK modulation, the received modulated signal is ac coupled to a dc restoration circuit 3 and amplified at 4. The dc restoration is carried out on signal peaks corresponding to "mark" intervals of the modulated signal. Data may be recovered even in the presence of high level inband continuous interfering signals.
Patent GB-2324937-A (GB)
Title: A method for enhancing data transmission
Inventor: HAEMAELAEINEN JARI
IPC: H04W28/06
Filed: 1997-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enhancing data transmission, in which method the information to be transmitted is transformed into the form of a data frame and which data frame is subjected to channel coding before transmission. The method comprises at least the following stages: part of the channel-coded information is removed at the transmission stage, and the information removed at the transmission stage is reconstructed from the received information at the receiving stage.
Patent GB-2340566-A (GB)
Title: A friction pad for a disc brake
Inventor: BUNKER KENNETH JAMES
IPC: F16D69/04
Filed: 1998-08-15
Abstract: A friction pad for a disc brake, comprises a support 12 and friction material 14, having two, oppositely directed, generally planar disc-engaging surfaces (14a, 14b, Fig.2), mounted on the support. The support 12 includes a mounting portion 16 for non-rotational sliding movement of the pad, and a carrying portion 20 for the friction material 14. In Fig. 1, portion 20 defines a through hole 22 in which the friction material is mounted, for example, either by being moulded in situ or by securing two preforms together by adhesive or fusing of the material. A sealant e.g.silicon rubber, which may act as an adhesive, is provided on the side walls of the hole 22. In Fig.11 the friction material 14 is suspended from support 12, and in a further embodiment (Fig. 12) the friction material 14 is secured to the support by a strap (94).
Patent GB-2328886-A (GB)
Title: Evaporating apparatus
Inventor: HAUSER ERWIN
IPC: B01D3/10
Filed: 1998-08-28
Abstract: A rotary evaporator 2 for separation of a fluid mixture into its component parts, especially for the reclamation of solvents, having a vacuum pump 10 connected to the rotary evaporator 2 with at least one separator 9 being connected to the suction side of the vacuum pump 10 and at least one secondary condenser 11 being connected at the pressure side of the vacuum pump 10. A fine regulating valve 8 is installed in the connecting pipe 7 between the rotary evaporator 2 and the separator 9, which is connected in front of the vacuum pump 10, for regulation of the boiling pressure.
Patent GB-2331235-A (GB)
Title: Back-rest for a kayak
Inventor: MACKERETH GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: B63B35/71
Filed: 1998-09-03
Abstract: A back-rest or back-strap for a kayak or other canoe comprises a flexible back supporting panel 1 displaceably mounted in a kayak, at least one position adjustment means 2, eg a strap, extending from the panel forwardly towards the front of the cockpit and securing means 4, eg a buckle, for securing the adjustment means in a desired position. Alternatively, the back-rest may be inflatable or expandable to allow adjustment.
Patent GB-2331200-A (GB)
Title: Method of managing a central fax unit with a filter and demodulator
Inventor: MENU MICHEL
IPC: H04N1/327
Filed: 1998-10-08
Abstract: The method of managing a central fax unit (105) comprising filtering means (3) to detect signalling frequencies and means (5) of demodulation of at least one carrier modulated to a plurality of frequencies, consists in, where the demodulation means (5) are unavailable, substituting filtering means (3) for same.